5th grade tree observational drawings

5th graders at Cumberland Hill said they spent their very first art class in an outdoor classroom...this year, with me!

Students used visual clues to learn about trees, how they grow, and why they look the way they do. First, students were asked to draw trees from their memory. Next, students did studies and drawings from Scientific Illustration books and Science books geared toward trees. Next, classes went outside and observed trees up close and personal, and worked with charcoal and pastels to create beautiful observational drawings...and yes, this WAS messy!



Here are some photos of the process and their work!

BEFORE AND AFTER

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

BEAUTIFUL RESULTS

1st grade texture rub contour bird drawings

1st graders at Cumberland Hill amazed me with their intent focus and observational drawing skills for our bird project.

Students used contour line drawing skills to recreate beautiful bird shapes, and used textured plates to add interest to the vivid color choices they made!